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If your car or caravan has broken down at Taunton Deane Services on the M5 between junctions 25 and 26, wait safely in the car park and call K9 Recovery on 07301 118118 for a flatbed 24 hours a day.
Recovery at Taunton Deane Services, M5 Junctions 25 to 26
Taunton Deane sits on the M5 between junctions 25 and 26 in Somerset, on one of the busiest holiday routes in the country during the summer months, as families head towards Devon and Cornwall. Both carriageways are served here, with car parks linked by a footbridge over the traffic.
In peak season the volume of traffic through this stretch climbs sharply, and breakdowns that would barely register on a quiet weekday can leave a family stranded for longer simply because more people need help at once across the whole route.
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Caravans, Roof Boxes and Overheated Engines
A loaded family car towing a caravan or carrying a roof box works much harder than usual, and it is common for engines to run hot or clutches to struggle on the climb up from Taunton towards Taunton Deane. If you are towing, our drivers can recover the car and the caravan together — see our caravan recovery service for how that works.
The Blackdown Hills Climb
The approach to Taunton Deane from the south involves a steady climb, and vehicles already struggling before they reach the services sometimes fail on the slip road itself rather than in the car park. If that happens to you, get as far onto the hard shoulder or the services approach as you safely can before calling.
Peak Season Pressure on the Devon Run
- School holiday weekends when traffic backs up for miles either side of the services
- Non-runners left behind by families who have transferred to a second car or a lift
- Motorcycles and classic cars brought out for summer trips that have not been driven for months
- Minibuses and people carriers overloaded with luggage for a week away
Nationwide Recovery From a Somerset Stop
K9 sends the nearest available driver from a nationwide network of 3,000 vetted recovery drivers to Taunton Deane, rather than keeping one truck fixed at the services, so in the busiest weeks of summer we plan for extra demand across this corridor. See our M5 breakdown recovery page, or the motorway services recovery hub for the wider network.
Taunton, Wellington and the Road to the Coast
Taunton Deane sits close enough to Taunton and the smaller town of Wellington that either makes a sensible base if your car needs longer than a straightforward recovery, with garages, hire options and railway connections nearby that the services itself does not have. For families continuing on towards the Devon or Cornwall coast, a breakdown here rarely means the holiday is cancelled, just delayed, and our driver can talk through realistic onward options once your vehicle is loaded rather than leaving you to work it out alone in the car park. Traffic officers on this stretch are used to dealing with holiday-season breakdowns, so do not be surprised if one stops to check on you before our driver arrives, particularly during a bank holiday weekend.
Practical Steps for Families Waiting at Taunton Deane
- Keep children and pets inside the services building rather than in a hot car
- If towing, do not attempt to unhitch a caravan yourself on the slope
- Let people know at home that you have been delayed before settling in to wait
- Have your registration and whether anything is being towed ready before you call
The price you are quoted is the price you pay, agreed before the driver sets off, and every recovery is fully insured. K9 holds a 4.9/5 rating from over 200 Google reviews. Call 07301 118118 to get a driver on the way to Taunton Deane.
What our customers say
“Broke down on the M25 in the third lane with my wife and kids. Andrew pulled up and got us to safety fast. Cannot thank him enough.”
— Jonathan
“Great service, quick arrival within the hour and a good rate compared to most.”
— Ibrahim Suleman
“Excellent service from the emergency call to the lads who picked me up. Professional and respectful.”
— Andrew Chambers
Taunton Deane Services Recovery FAQs
Does K9 get busier at Taunton Deane in the summer holidays?
Yes, this stretch of the M5 sees a sharp rise in holiday traffic heading to Devon and Cornwall, and we plan for extra demand across the route during peak weeks.
Can K9 recover both my car and my caravan from Taunton Deane?
Yes, we recover the towing vehicle and the caravan together where possible, or separately if needed, and can take both to the same destination.
What if my car fails on the slip road before reaching Taunton Deane?
Get as far off the live carriageway as you safely can, ideally onto the services approach itself, then call us with your exact location.
Recovery Around Taunton Deane
K9 covers the surrounding area including Taunton, Bristol and Bath, plus the whole of the UK via our coverage areas page.